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away

Pronunciation: [/əˈweɪ/]

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away: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use away in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(adverb) moving or traveling from a specific place. It means going in the opposite direction or leaving a place.

Example

She ran away from the scary noise.

Example

He decided to stay and not run away from the challenge.

Example

Why did the cat run away from the dog?

Context: “distance”

(adverb) at a distance in time or space. When something is not close or near, it is far away.

Example

The park is far away from our house.

Example

The school is not far away from our home.

Example

How far away is the nearest gas station?

Context: “absence”

(adverb) not present or not in a certain place. When something or someone is not by your side, they are away.

Example

Dad is away on a business trip.

Example

Mom is not away; she is at home cooking dinner.

Example

Why is your brother away from the party?

Context: “feeling”

(adjective) feeling distant or disconnected emotionally. When you feel distant or not connected to something, you're feeling away.

Example

She seems away because she's thinking about something else.

Example

He doesn't look away; he's fully engaged in the conversation.

Example

Why does he seem so away during the meeting?

How to pronounce away

Pronunciation: [/əˈweɪ/]

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